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- Page 1 MAP Pilot Installation Manual MAP Marine Technologies | MAP-Tech Al Marakeb Manufacturing Boats Co LLC www.almarakeb.net www.map-tech.com Installation Manual Industrial Area 13, 52 Street, Warehouse 1 PO Box 341 Sharjah - UAE Tel No.: +971 6 538 5196 Fax No.: +971 6 538 5691...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
YSTEM OMPONENTS 2.1.1 MAP Pilot – P/N MP-PMA02A ......................7 2.1.2 MAP Pilot Data Harness – P/N MP-ECMA01S ................... 8 2.1.3 MAP Pilot Power Harness – P/N MP-ECMA01P ................9 2.1.4 MAP Pilot GPS Antenna – P/N MP-ECMA01G ................... 9... - Page 3 EMOTE PERATION USV O ------------------------------------------------------- 30 PERATION 5.3.1 Route Planning ..........................30 5.3.2 Engaging AUTO Mode........................32 Changing the starting waypoint ..........................32 Notes ..................................33 APPENDIX A MAP PILOT SPECIFICATIONS ....................34 APPENDIX B MAP MFD SPECIFICATIONS ....................35...
- Page 4 Fig. 13: MAP Pilot configuration on a vessel ..................12 Fig. 14: The MAP Pilot installed on a flat surface ................. 12 Fig. 15: The direction of the MAP Pilot on the vessel ................12 Fig. 16: Dimensions of the MAP MFD ....................13 Fig.
- Page 5 Fig. 33: Sail Data ............................ 32 Fig. 34: View waypoints ........................32 Fig. 35: Change the starting waypoint ....................33 Fig. 36: Gradually steering towards the next waypoint (WP 2) ............33...
- Page 6 List of Tables Table 1: Status LED indicators ......................... 7 Table 2: MAP data harness connector heads ..................8 Table 3: Wiring pinouts for the MAP data harness ................. 8 Table 4: MAP power harness connector heads ..................9 Table 5: Wiring pinouts for the MAP power harness ................9 Table 6: MAP Application buttons ......................
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Page 7: Introduction
1 Introduction This manual has been created for users of the MAP Pilot by MAP Marine Technologies. It includes detailed instructions for the installation of the autopilot and its accessories, as well as instructions on how to connect to its accompanying mobile application for the autonomous navigation of your vessel. -
Page 8: The Map Pilot System
2 The MAP Pilot System MAP Pilot System Components MAP Pilot – P/N MP-PMA02A The MAP Pilot acts as the brain of the autopilot system. It is equipped with an INS, a solid-state compass, and a GPS module to estimate the heading and position of your vessel. -
Page 9: Map Pilot Data Harness - P/N Mp-Ecma01S
MAP Pilot Data Harness – P/N MP-ECMA01S The MAP Data Harness serves two functions on the MAP Pilot: • It provides feedback from the rudder position sensor of your vessel. • It allows you to configure the MAP Pilot through your device. -
Page 10: Map Pilot Power Harness - P/N Mp-Ecma01P
The MAP GPS Antenna is a waterproof, weatherproof antenna that connects to the in-built GPS module of the MAP Pilot unit. A female BNC connector is attached to the other end. For optimal performance, it must be installed with a clear view of the sky. -
Page 11: Map Multi-Function Display
Fig. 8: MAP MFD – back panel The MAP MFD also has an Ethernet connection, which enables you to interface it with your MAP Pilot. Details on the accessory cables of the MAP MFD are discussed in the sections that follow. -
Page 12: Map Mfd Gps Module - P/N Mp-Ecpd02G
MAP MFD GPS Module – P/N MP-ECPD02G The MAP MFD is accompanied by the MAP MFD GPS Module, providing location data to the MFD for the MAP Application, and to any other user-dictated software installed on the device. The GPS module, illustrated below, is connected to the GPS connector of the MAP MFD (refer to Fig. -
Page 13: Map Installation Procedure
Fig. 14: The MAP Pilot installed on a flat surface • placed with the front of the MAP Pilot in the direction of the bow of the vessel, as shown in Fig. 15: Fig. 15: The direction of the MAP Pilot on the vessel... -
Page 14: Installing The Map Mfd
• ◦ well-ventilated, to prevent the MAP Pilot from overheating (operating temperature >65 • easily accessible for the routing of power connections and cables. • installed away from vibrations. Installing the MAP MFD The MAP MFD can be installed on the console of your USV, along with the control interfaces for other equipment on your vessel. -
Page 15: General Wiring Diagram
MFD Switch Setup Laptop GPS Antenna MAP Interface Cable Feedback Data Harness Rudder Position Sensor Power Out Power Harness Pump Switch Power In AP Switch Input Power MAP Pilot Autopilot Steering Pump Fig. 17: General wiring diagram of the MAP Pilot... -
Page 16: The Map Application
Configuring your mobile device 1. Enter the Wi-Fi settings of your mobile 2. Find the Wi-Fi network of your MAP device: Pilot. The SSID is printed on your unit: 3. Enter the password provided, printed on your MAP Pilot: Static... -
Page 17: Connecting To The Map Pilot
Connecting to the MAP Pilot 1. Connect to the MAP Pilot by clicking the 2. Observe the row of buttons on the top Connect button at the bottom of the of the screen shown in Fig. 19: MAP Application interface, as shown in Fig. -
Page 18: Waypoint Settings
The functions of each button from Fig. 19 is described in Table 6 below: Table 6: MAP Application buttons Button Description Menu: • Sail Data • Sail plan • Remote Helm • Settings Add waypoints manually by clicking on the map Draws route on the map Selects the waypoint which you want to delete Delete waypoints... -
Page 19: Changing Waypoint Coordinates
4. To delete a waypoint, click and then 3. To add a waypoint, click and then select the desired waypoint from the press anywhere on the map to add the Waypoints Bar at the bottom of the desired waypoint at the intended screen: location: Changing waypoint coordinates... -
Page 20: Loading And Running Routes
Loading and running routes 1. Click on the right-side menu and select 2. Note that the mode on the top of the Upload Route. Once the route is screen changes from MANUAL mode to uploaded, go back to the Sail Data AUTO mode. -
Page 21: Saving And Loading Waypoint Files
Saving and loading waypoint files The export/import option enables you to plan and save routes without connecting to the MAP Pilot. Saving a waypoint file 1. Click on the right-side menu and select 2. -
Page 22: Importing A Waypoint File
“Import from file”: and click OK: Palm_Fishing.dpwp Modes of Operation The MAP Pilot has 3 modes of operation: • MANUAL: The steering can be controlled using the remote helm. • AUTO: The autopilot will steer according to the route on the MAP Application. -
Page 23: Remote Helm Operation
Remote Helm Operation Aside from using waypoints and/or a previously laid-out route, you can manually steer the boat using the remote helm option in the MAP Application. This allows the drivers of any vessel with the MAP Pilot to sit virtually anywhere with steering control at their fingertips. Changing to remote helm operation 1. -
Page 24: Other Features
Other Features Scribbling a route 1. Click on and select Sail Plan: 2. Click to activate the scribble option: 3. Sketch a route with your fingertip on the The route will convert into a set of screen: waypoints, as shown below:... -
Page 25: Adding A Favorite Point
Adding a favorite point 1. Click on and select Sail Plan: 2. Click to add a point-of-interest (POI): 3. Click on the map and name the POI: 4. Click and choose Edit POIs:... -
Page 26: Displaying Favorite Points
5. Select your POI from the list and then 6. Set the coordinates of your POI and click click OK: Confirm: Displaying favorite points 1. Click on and select Sail Plan: 2. Click to display all POIs:... -
Page 27: Deleting A Favorite Point
Deleting a favorite point 1. Click on and select Sail Plan: 2. Click and choose Edit POIs: 3. Select your POI from the list and click 4. Click Delete:... -
Page 28: The Map Planner
5 The MAP Planner MAP Planner Installation Install the MAP Planner software on your computer from the MAP Planner Installer. This software is compatible only with Windows devices. Configuring computer network settings 1. Right-click on the Wi-Fi adaptor & enter 2. -
Page 29: Fig. 24: The Sail Plan Window
Forwards joystick commands to the steering Auto Engages track control & steers the USV onto the planned route In each mode, the Mode LED on the MAP Pilot will change, as described in Table 8: Table 8: Mode LED status USV Mode... -
Page 30: Manual Remote Operation
Manual Remote Operation For manual control, you can use any USB joystick to steer your vessel. Use the following procedure to set up your joystick. 1. Before using the Manual USV mode, click on the CTRL Setup button. The Joystick window should appear, as seen in Fig. -
Page 31: Auto Usv Operation
Auto USV Operation Route Planning The following instructions explain the process of setting up waypoints for your vessel in AUTO mode. 1. To set up waypoints on your route, go to the Sail Plan window in Fig. 28. Fig. 28: Sail Plan window 2. -
Page 32: Fig. 30: Set Waypoints
• delete a waypoint, as shown in Fig. 31: Fig. 31: Delete a waypoint 4. Click Upload Route to upload the planned route onto the MAP Pilot, as shown in Fig. 32: Upload Route Fig. 32: Upload the planned route... -
Page 33: Engaging Auto Mode
Engaging AUTO Mode Changing the starting waypoint 1. Click the Sail Data button to open the Sail Data window, shown in Fig. 33: Sail Data buttons Fig. 33: Sail Data Table 10 describes the function of each button. Table 10: Sail Data buttons Button Function Sail Plan... -
Page 34: Notes
5. Click Auto to engage track control, as shown in Fig. 35. When AUTO MODE is engaged, the MAP Pilot will try to gradually steer the USV on the line joining the next waypoint with the previous waypoint, as shown in Fig. 36. -
Page 35: Appendix Amap Pilot Specifications
Appendix A MAP Pilot Specifications... -
Page 36: Appendix Bmap Mfd Specifications
Appendix B MAP MFD Specifications General Specifications Certifications FCC, CE, RoHS Operating Voltage 12-24 V Current Consumption 4 A (max) Processor Type Quad Core ARM Cortex-A17 Display Information Display Resolution 1280x800 Screen Size 10.1” Aspect Ratio 16:10 Memory Capacity 4 GB Android 7.1 Operating Conditions Operating Temperature Range... - Page 37 Al Marakeb Manufacturing Boats Co LLC MAP Marine Technologies | MAP-Tech www.almarakeb.net www.map-tech.com Industrial Area 13, 52 Street, Warehouse 1 PO Box 341 Sharjah - UAE Tel No.: +971 6 538 5196 Fax No.: +971 6 538 5691...
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